96 citations,
January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy is a useful, non-invasive way to diagnose different types of hair loss.
46 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Trichoscopy helps diagnose and assess the severity of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
16 citations,
May 2017 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The document concludes that more research is needed to understand and treat Beard Alopecia Areata due to limited current knowledge and evidence.
62 citations,
October 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” PRP more effective than minoxidil 5% for treating alopecia areata.
6 citations,
February 2019 in “Journal of dermatology” Favus, a rare fungal infection, has reappeared in Japan.
5 citations,
January 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Dermoscopy and trichoscopy are useful for diagnosing skin signs in Dermatomyositis.
3 citations,
January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” Possible causes of female hair loss include androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, cicatricial alopecia, and alopecia areata incognita; diagnosis and treatment require dermoscopy and histopathology.
47 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Premature graying of hair may suggest health issues and currently lacks effective treatments.
46 citations,
April 2009 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Researchers established normal hair and scalp characteristics for healthy women using trichoscopy.
1 citations,
July 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Normal hair thickness varies by scalp area and a mix of hair thicknesses is typical in healthy individuals.
205 citations,
March 2012 in “Science Translational Medicine” PGD2 stops hair growth and is higher in bald men with AGA.
111 citations,
March 1951 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Understanding the mouse hair cycle is crucial for cancer research.
53 citations,
April 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Wnt10b makes hair follicles bigger, but DKK1 can reverse this effect.
38 citations,
May 2009 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” TrichoScan® is a reliable tool for measuring hair growth, providing quicker and more consistent results than manual methods.
15 citations,
May 2013 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics - Part A” People with X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia have no sweat ducts and less, thinner hair.
5 citations,
March 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Biotin supplementation during isotretinoin treatment for acne may help maintain skin hydration and improve hair growth.
3 citations,
January 2019 in “Skin Research and Technology” Frequent use of hair straighteners can cause hair loss similar to scarring alopecia in young Turkish women.
2 citations,
August 2016 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Photodynamic therapy can remove nonpigmented hair in mice and might work for humans.
1 citations,
August 2023 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics” HAPLN1 can promote hair growth and may help treat hair loss.
1 citations,
January 2016 in “Springer briefs in molecular science” Natural plant-based substances can be used as effective hair dyes.
82 citations,
May 2009 in “Development” EGF and KGF signalling prevent hair follicle formation and promote skin cell development in mice.
61 citations,
September 2020 in “Bioactive Materials” A special dressing called FEA-PCEI can speed up wound healing, reduce scars, and help grow new hair follicles, but only at the right dosage.
46 citations,
March 2015 in “Regeneration” Mice can grow new hair follicles after skin wounds through a process not involving existing hair stem cells, but requiring more research to understand fully.
31 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy can promote hair growth and improve facial aesthetics, including reducing acne scars and facial burns, and it works best with three initial monthly injections.
21 citations,
January 2005 in “Skinmed” Hair and nails are similar keratin structures with different shapes and growth, affected by the same diseases and environmental factors.
14 citations,
January 2004 in “Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology” Mustard gas exposure causes hair loss, but treating with N-acetylcysteine can prevent it.
12 citations,
May 2019 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Platelet-Rich Plasma and stem cell therapy can increase hair count and density, but the best method for preparation and treatment still needs to be determined.
12 citations,
October 2017 in “Radiation Research” mTORC1 signaling needed for quick hair follicle recovery after radiation damage.
8 citations,
September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” More people are searching for hair transplants online, preferring Follicular Unit Excision over Follicular Unit Transplant. There's also a rise in female patients and interest in beard, eyebrow transplants, and non-surgical treatments like platelet rich plasma.
6 citations,
October 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Teletrichoscopy is a promising method for diagnosing hair disorders remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.